Volunteer Opportunities

Enter the Vibrant World of Discovery and Wonder as a Children’s Museum Volunteer!

Vacation Science Camp Volunteer

Interested in early childhood education? Want to share your love of science with a younger generation?
Volunteer counselors assist our museum educators during camp days. Children in grades 1-6 attend a full day camp where they perform experiments, tour the museum, meet some of our animals and explore the science theme of the day. Interested applicants must be at least 16 years old. For more information email Camp Manager Sara Horwitz.

Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer

Sanctuary volunteers assist staff with many tasks during the week and on weekends in the animal center. Duties include general cleaning of Sanctuary area, cleaning of cages, animal demonstrations, answering questions for public and animal enrichment. If you enjoy animals and don’t mind working hard and getting dirty – this is the volunteer position for you. You must be at least 15 years old to volunteer in the Wildlife Sanctuary. For more information email Nick Barnett.

Other Opportunities

Volunteer on weekdays or weekends, days or nights. Or bring the whole family for an enriching family volunteer experience! Volunteers receive special museum benefits such as a free family membership and discounts in the museum store.

General InformationAll Children’s Museum Volunteers are carefully screened to insure the safety of our visitors. Volunteers are required to fill out an application, including two references, and must receive our volunteer handbook before joining the team. Volunteers under the age of 16 require parental permission.

For more information on any of the following opportunities, contact Jennifer Parker, Volunteer Coordinator and Guest Relations Manager at 860.231.2830 x 380 or email jparker@thechildrensmuseumct.org.